Alexandra Waters

Newton, NH ***** • 305-***-**** • ad08uw@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I have a total of 6+ years of experience in commercial fabric industry and machinery. I am seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Skills

Quality Assurance Controls

Supply Chain Distribution

Rig-Up Procedures

Assembly and Production

Hand and Power Tools

Machining and Production Standards

Assembly Procedures

Safety Compliance

Modifications and Adjustments

Machinery Operation

Settings Control and Calibration

Project Management

Work History

Sales Associate, 11/2022 to Current

Kohls Department Store – Newton, NH

Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.

Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers. Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites. Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise. Machine Operator, 02/2017 to 05/2018

J&R Langley – Manchester, NH

Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators. Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs. Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.

Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.

Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for production runs. Verified quality of completed work against project specifications to assess conformance with targets.

Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality. Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.

Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups. Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule.

Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.

Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.

Supported performance targets by maintaining clean and neat work areas. Prevented materials waste by completing accurate measurements and precise cuts. Handled custom adjustments to create pieces meeting unique customer requirements. Finalized products by attaching hardware, labels and tags and preparing shipments. Personal Trainer, 01/2011 to 05/2015

Body Tech Gym – Espirito Santo, Brazil

Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability. Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching. Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.

Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.

Fashion Stylist Assistant, 01/2005 to 07/2010

ZAC Fashion – Espirito Santo, Brazil

Researched current fashion trends and competitor activity. Cultivated lasting relationships with clients through one-on-one interactions in store environment.

Prepared for photo shoots by collecting props and steaming and iron cloth items. Collaborated with other stylists to discuss exciting new trends that could be utilized in development of showroom displays.

Constructed fashion sample garments for agents and sales representatives. Assisted with designing through CAD and sketching. Education

Associate of Science: Health And Physical Education, 12/2008 Universidade Vila Velha - Espirito Santo, Brazil

High School Diploma: 12/1998

Marista - Espirito Santo, Brazil

Languages

Portuguese

Native or Bilingual

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